Goose Island Bourbon County Brand Stout 2016

The Original. A Vintage Worth Cellaring.

Goose Island Bourbon County Brand Stout 2016 is a vintage release of the beer that invented the bourbon barrel-aged stout category — first brewed in 1992 and still the benchmark against which all others are measured. The 2016 vintage is a particularly sought-after release, offering years of additional cellaring complexity on top of an already extraordinary base beer. Rich, warming, and endlessly layered, this is a bottle for serious collectors and stout enthusiasts who appreciate the art of aged craft beer.

• Type: Bourbon Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout
• Brewery: Goose Island Beer Co.
• Vintage: 2016
• ABV: 14.7%
• Origin: Chicago, Illinois, USA
• Aging: Aged in freshly emptied bourbon barrels
• Flavor Profile: Deep vanilla, rich bourbon, dark chocolate, toasted oak, molasses, dark dried fruit, espresso, and a long, warming, extraordinarily complex finish
• Availability: Vintage — limited remaining stock

Best enjoyed at cellar temperature (55°F) in a snifter or tulip glass. Outstanding paired with dark chocolate, aged blue cheese, or rich desserts. With nearly a decade of additional aging since release, the 2016 vintage has developed exceptional smoothness and depth — a rare opportunity to experience Bourbon County at its most evolved.